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Leadership Development Courses

Leadership development courses can help you learn effective communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking. You can build skills in decision-making, emotional intelligence, and performance management. Many courses introduce tools like 360-degree feedback systems, leadership assessments, and project management software, which support the application of these skills in real-world settings.


Popular Leadership Development Courses and Certifications


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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Care Administration, Crisis Intervention, Health Equity, Leadership, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Health, Emergency Response, Decisiveness, Adaptability, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
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    477 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Nursing Informatics Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Clinical Leadership, Nursing Administration, Nursing Management, Team Leadership, Health Informatics, Education and Training, Clinical Informatics, Leadership, Professional Development, Nursing, Nurse Education, Health Care Administration, Learning Management Systems, Informatics, Health Policy, Innovation, Health Care, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management

    4.7
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    337 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Technical Review, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Debugging

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    646 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI Leadership & Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Ideation, Verification And Validation, Succession Planning, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Business Writing, Responsible AI, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Leadership, Meeting Facilitation, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Creativity, Problem Solving, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Leadership and Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Management, Persuasive Communication, Leadership Development, Professional Development, Business Leadership, Communication, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Cooperation, Communication Strategies, Team Building, Constructive Feedback, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Strategic Business Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Innovation, Market Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling, Business Management, Organizational Change

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Huddersfield

    Strategic Leadership Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Management, Team Motivation, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Studies, Employee Performance Management, Motivational Skills, Leadership Development, Virtual Teams, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Business, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Business Administration, Business Planning, Organizational Skills

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Data Science, Analytics, Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Brand Strategy, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Consumer Behaviour, Business Strategy, Advertising, Organizational Change

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Agile Leadership Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Agile Project Management, Innovation, Culture Transformation, Leadership, Sprint Planning, Personal Development, Backlogs, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Prioritization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Cyber Attacks, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Culture Transformation, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Cyber Risk, Enterprise Security, Cyber Security Policies, Strategic Leadership, Cyber Operations, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Leadership

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Essence of Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Networking, Public Administration, Political Sciences, Governance, Social Sciences, Community Development, Conflict Management

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular leadership development courses

  • Public Health Leadership: Leadership in Crisis: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Nursing Informatics Leadership: University of Minnesota
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Generative AI Leadership & Strategy: Vanderbilt University
  • Leadership and Influence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Strategic Business Leadership: University of Glasgow
  • Strategic Leadership Fundamentals: University of Huddersfield
  • Leadership Through Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Agile Leadership Capstone: University of Colorado System

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